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##### Mid-November 2026 - January 2027 - Day & Evening
# Traditional Christmas Markets
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One of the most iconic Christmas Markets in Europe, regularly topping the best of lists, and bustling with the excitement and anticipation of festive glee our Traditional Markets are a must visit.
With beautifully decorated chalets selling one of a kind gifts, glittering decorations, the smells, tastes and sounds that fill even the biggest miser with Christmas spirit, every elf will find something to delight them as they wander between the stalls, bars and food huts.
Home to the LNER Big Wheel and the 80m Around the World Starflyer, visitors can soar above the Markets getting a glimpse of the renowned Edinburgh skyline from a Santa-in-his-sleigh eyed view (you might even spot him out on a test run whilst you're up there).
Open Daily (except Christmas Day), come at your leisure, come to buy gifts or to treat yourself, and come again and again for a mulled wine or a hot chocolate!
We'll see you there...
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##### Date and Time
Mid-November 2026 - January 2027 - Day & Evening
##### Location
Edinburgh City Centre
[COMING SOON](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/whats-on/traditional-christmas-markets)
## Events we think you'd like
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[Around the World Star Flyer
**14 Nov 2026****Start time: 12:00**](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/whats-on/around-the-world-star-flyer)
[LNER Big Wheel
**14 Nov 2026****Start time: 12:00**](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/whats-on/lner-big-wheel)
[Santa's Stories
**20 Nov 2026****Start time: 15:00**](https://edwinterfest.com/edinburgh-christmas/whats-on/santas-stories)